Kenya · Trekking

4-Day Mount Kenya Trek to Point Lenana via the Sirimon Route

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Pass by a tropical rainforest and spot animals
02 Trek through rugged terrain and exuberant vegetation
03 Admire unforgettable views from Point Lenana
04 Watch the sunrise from the summit of Mount Kenya

Embark on an adventurous trek to Point Lenana on Mount Kenya, passing several camps and taking in incredible views along the way. Hike through mountain trails to Old Moses Camp, where you may spot wildlife in the rainforest, then continue to Shipton Camp before your summit attempt. The journey culminates with panoramic sunrise views from the top, followed by your descent back through the mountain landscape.

Leave at 3 am and head up a steep, stony quarry that cuts through a cliff, clearing the visible part towards lower Hall Tarns, arriving at Point Lenana (Lenana Peak) at 6:30 am after about 3 hours.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Nanyuki, Nairobi, Mount Kenya

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Sirimon Gate and Judmier Camp

Connect with your tour guide and leave Nairobi at 8 am for Nanyuki town for lunch, a drive of about 4 hours.
Proceed to Sirimon Gate, about 1 hour away, at 2440 m.
Follow the track as it winds uphill through the forest from the gate, becoming heathland after about 3 hours. About 3 1/2 hours from the gate, the route turns right to Judmier Camp at 3300 m for dinner and overnight.

Meal Plan: L, D

Day 02

Judmier Camp to Shipton Camp via Mackinders Valley

After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction.
About one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses the Ontulili River. Go right, contour through the moorland, travel across Liki North, and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley, from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the prominent peaks.

Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200 m.

Meal Plan: B, L, D

Day 03

Shipton Camp to Lenana Peak and Old Moses Camp

Leave at 3 am and head up a steep, stony quarry that cuts through a cliff, clearing the visible part towards lower Hall Tarns, arriving at Point Lenana (Lenana Peak) at 6:30 am after about 3 hours.
After sunrise, descend to Shipton Camp in 2 hours for breakfast and then continue for a further 4 hours down to Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight.

Meal Plan: B, L, D

Day 04

Old Moses Camp to Nanyuki and Nairobi

After breakfast, walk down through the rainforest for 2-3 hours to connect with your transport to Nanyuki Town for lunch.
Then transfer back to Nairobi, arriving at approximately 3 pm.

Meal Plan: B, L

The route